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BumRushDaShow

(152,004 posts)
Thu May 8, 2025, 04:45 PM 20 hrs ago

Trump names Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC

Last edited Thu May 8, 2025, 07:05 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: CNN Politics

Updated 6:57 PM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025


CNN — President Donald Trump announced Thursday he’s appointing Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro the interim US attorney for Washington, DC, after his first pick faced what appeared to be insurmountable pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill.

“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, touting her as the first woman elected to several previous positions and calling her a “powerful crusader for victims of crime.”

“She excelled in all ways,” Trump went on, praising her television career. “In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television.”

Pirro, whom CNN reported earlier had been under consideration for the role, did not appear Thursday on Fox News’ “The Five.” ABC News first reported that Trump is eying Pirro for the position. CNN has reached out to Pirro.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/08/politics/jeanine-pirro-trump-acting-dc-prosecutor





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Trump considering naming Jeanine Pirro as the acting US attorney for DC

Updated 4:21 PM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025


CNN — President Donald Trump is considering naming Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as the acting US attorney for Washington, DC, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.

Pirro, the sources said, is not the only person under consideration, and it is possible Trump could choose another candidate.

The White House did not respond to a request for comment. ABC was first to report that Trump is eying Pirro.

Trump said earlier Thursday he will soon announce a new person to replace Ed Martin, whose nomination had been imperiled in recent days amid what appeared to be insurmountable pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill.
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Trump names Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago OP
For claiming to be a tea totaler himself tavernier 20 hrs ago #1
His mother was a drunk Nigrum Cattus 17 hrs ago #19
That's understandable... AdamGG 15 hrs ago #24
Right?! KPN 11 hrs ago #43
This is the first I've heard of that! ShazzieB 10 hrs ago #45
Oh Goody! Her and Kegsbreath can get drunk together and dish about the other Fox News Losers. Marie Marie 20 hrs ago #2
they will get paid et tu 3 hrs ago #59
I'll drink to that! mcar 20 hrs ago #3
indeed BadGimp 19 hrs ago #9
I hope he does! broiles 20 hrs ago #4
as always, the candidate looks good to him on cable TV Eugene 20 hrs ago #5
I take issue with the fact she looks good mdbl 18 hrs ago #17
Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to America, his only selection criteria is who will create chaos and do harm. sop 19 hrs ago #6
Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to... Scarlet Begalas 14 hrs ago #34
Sure, why not. The clown car still has room. eggplant 19 hrs ago #7
Good Lord! RoadRunner 19 hrs ago #8
ANOTHER drunk from Fox "News"? mwb970 19 hrs ago #10
Too many folks in MAGAland think this is completely logical... BadGimp 19 hrs ago #11
It is. underpants 15 hrs ago #31
Why stop there? Balatro 19 hrs ago #12
Pat Sajak is available 🤪 underpants 15 hrs ago #30
May I suggest taxi 19 hrs ago #13
Gin up?! BidenRocks 15 hrs ago #25
Rudy needs a job.....and a license. Marcuse 19 hrs ago #14
Oh, goody. sheshe2 19 hrs ago #15
I'm in a very bad timeline angrychair 19 hrs ago #16
Don't take the red pill!!!! COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #26
And don't take the brown acid NBachers 12 hrs ago #39
No kidding underpants 15 hrs ago #29
And it is official BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago #18
HOLY FS!!! I just saw this and was going to post it. underpants 15 hrs ago #28
Goofy to be AG Donman 17 hrs ago #20
I always suspected Goofy of being MAGA Montauk6 16 hrs ago #22
Does this mean no tariffs on box wine? Montauk6 16 hrs ago #21
Hey! underpants 15 hrs ago #27
What's the over-under.... COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #23
Damn!!! At the rate he's going, there's not going to be any one left to comment on Faux News!!! hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #32
ah yes, in another "kill me now" moment... orleans 14 hrs ago #33
Frank Zappa was a prophet! Initech 13 hrs ago #36
through the years i have often wondered what he would have to say about the shit going on in our country and orleans 11 hrs ago #44
It's nepotism for cable news hosts. Initech 13 hrs ago #35
When order in the court is called, Pirro responds, "I'll have a cucumber martini with Hendricks Gin." Efilroft Sul 13 hrs ago #37
And nominated Hannibal Lector for surgeon general. joanbarnes 13 hrs ago #38
Isn't it great that experienced pros have all been replaced by Faux News air-heads? sinkingfeeling 12 hrs ago #40
But can she pass the bar? Marcuse 12 hrs ago #41
Haha she'd never just pass a bar Drum 11 hrs ago #42
You win the thread fujiyamasan 10 hrs ago #46
DUzy! BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #47
He really has an affinity for alcoholics, doesn't he? Oopsie Daisy 6 hrs ago #48
Mob boss. He has to have something to hold over their heads, some way to threaten them into obedience travelingthrulife 3 hrs ago #56
Great, just what we need , another drunk perdita9 6 hrs ago #49
Remember when Obama took flak for wanting Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General LisaM 6 hrs ago #50
His inner circle are Faux and "fiends." In his mind, they like him. Onthefly 6 hrs ago #51
Well Pirro can now join Sec. of Transportation Duffy and Sec. of Defense Hog's Breath in dumpster fires Botany 5 hrs ago #54
We'd be better off if tRump would start to select people from the Comedy Channel augyboston 5 hrs ago #52
Judge Pirro arrives at work Ray Bruns 5 hrs ago #53
An inmate is running the prison. Kid Berwyn 4 hrs ago #55
Fox noise bdamomma 3 hrs ago #57
I think it's a tossup whether she is moniss 3 hrs ago #58
Another DUI hire! Owens 1 hr ago #60

tavernier

(13,669 posts)
1. For claiming to be a tea totaler himself
Thu May 8, 2025, 04:50 PM
20 hrs ago

he sure has a lot of boozers and rummies on his staff.

ShazzieB

(20,522 posts)
45. This is the first I've heard of that!
Fri May 9, 2025, 02:06 AM
10 hrs ago

I've read several books about Trump and the Trump family, including the ones by Mary Trump and her brother, and don't recall any mention of anyone in the family having a problem with alcohol except Trump's older brother Freddie (who old Fred basically drove to drink).

Marie Marie

(10,169 posts)
2. Oh Goody! Her and Kegsbreath can get drunk together and dish about the other Fox News Losers.
Thu May 8, 2025, 04:51 PM
20 hrs ago

mdbl

(6,408 posts)
17. I take issue with the fact she looks good
Thu May 8, 2025, 06:34 PM
18 hrs ago

But she is an asswipe right up his ass where he likes it.

sop

(14,062 posts)
6. Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to America, his only selection criteria is who will create chaos and do harm.
Thu May 8, 2025, 05:02 PM
19 hrs ago

Scarlet Begalas

(52 posts)
34. Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to...
Thu May 8, 2025, 10:39 PM
14 hrs ago

Considering all the downright nasty and mean-spirited comments I see from MAGAt on Facebook, I agree. And Trump is being just like them. He's doing sh*t like this to "own the libs," because he knows his idiot supporters just love that sh*t.

He is a truly despicable person.

taxi

(2,198 posts)
13. May I suggest
Thu May 8, 2025, 05:19 PM
19 hrs ago

she connects with Lauren Boebert for tips on how to set up a proper 'make up studio' in her office? Maybe gin up about $40,000 for it, like Hegseth did?

underpants

(190,450 posts)
28. HOLY FS!!! I just saw this and was going to post it.
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:54 PM
15 hrs ago

She hasn’t been a DA for 20 years. Since then she’s repeated embarrassed herself ON TV. This is just bizarro land.

Donman

(15 posts)
20. Goofy to be AG
Thu May 8, 2025, 07:54 PM
17 hrs ago

What's next? Will Trump steal Goofy from Walt Disney Enterprises to replace Pam Bondi? Io

COL Mustard

(7,366 posts)
23. What's the over-under....
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:08 PM
15 hrs ago

On when she shows up drunk for her first appearance in court? The jokes just write themselves!

hamsterjill

(15,804 posts)
32. Damn!!! At the rate he's going, there's not going to be any one left to comment on Faux News!!!
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:58 PM
15 hrs ago

Can Ainsley Earhard be far behind???!!!!

orleans

(35,965 posts)
44. through the years i have often wondered what he would have to say about the shit going on in our country and
Fri May 9, 2025, 01:26 AM
11 hrs ago

government

i have missed hearing his voice/insight/opinions

Initech

(104,709 posts)
35. It's nepotism for cable news hosts.
Thu May 8, 2025, 11:00 PM
13 hrs ago

This country would be so much better off if that piece of shit network didn't exist.

Efilroft Sul

(3,995 posts)
37. When order in the court is called, Pirro responds, "I'll have a cucumber martini with Hendricks Gin."
Thu May 8, 2025, 11:11 PM
13 hrs ago

sinkingfeeling

(55,124 posts)
40. Isn't it great that experienced pros have all been replaced by Faux News air-heads?
Fri May 9, 2025, 12:49 AM
12 hrs ago

A government of 3rd. rate TV hosts.

travelingthrulife

(2,210 posts)
56. Mob boss. He has to have something to hold over their heads, some way to threaten them into obedience
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:21 AM
3 hrs ago

if they ever even think of telling the truth.

LisaM

(29,165 posts)
50. Remember when Obama took flak for wanting Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General
Fri May 9, 2025, 06:21 AM
6 hrs ago

I was among those who didn't lile the idea of having a celebrity pick, though Sanjay Gupta was certainly a pretty qualified choice overall. And the objections to him based on his television fame seem almost quaint now.

Onthefly

(855 posts)
51. His inner circle are Faux and "fiends." In his mind, they like him.
Fri May 9, 2025, 06:30 AM
6 hrs ago

He thinks: I chose people I see on TV. He is ill.

Botany

(74,068 posts)
54. Well Pirro can now join Sec. of Transportation Duffy and Sec. of Defense Hog's Breath in dumpster fires
Fri May 9, 2025, 07:44 AM
5 hrs ago

Fox person #1 Duffy got things going into the dumpster fire project by firing Air Traffic Controllers
and after 16 years of zero mid air collisions we got one right from the jump and a bunch of other
shit has gone wrong as per the FAA which is under Duffy. However the FAA’s homepage is now all
about safety. Btw they tried to blame the mid air collision on a black woman or a trans person.

Fox Person # 2 is responsible for one the worst breaches in National security in our history
to the point that last week 2 Russian spies were arrested in Germany with all of Hog’s Breath
information from his phone on their phones. Hog’s Breath also told Ukraine’s Zelenskyy that
he should surrender about 25 to 30% of its lands and people to Vlad Putin. Dumpster fire again.

Fox News =

augyboston

(333 posts)
52. We'd be better off if tRump would start to select people from the Comedy Channel
Fri May 9, 2025, 07:39 AM
5 hrs ago

Government of Faux News, by Faux News and for Faux News.

All that qualifies in tRump's 12 year old mind is if they've been on TV and show fealty to him.

1351 days, 17 hours and 21 minutes left. Not sure we can make it!

bdamomma

(68,183 posts)
57. Fox noise
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:33 AM
3 hrs ago

are the felon's loyalists. This is sickening, no experience or should I say a kakistocracy is more like it.

moniss

(7,202 posts)
58. I think it's a tossup whether she is
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:40 AM
3 hrs ago

mean and nasty because of a hangover or whether she gets that way 3 sheets to the wind.

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